SMC, through SMC Global Power Corp., is touted as the biggest power company in the country in terms of capacity with at least 4,200 MW of capacity. In April, rotating blackouts struck Luzon, including Metro Manila, as the Luzon grid was placed on a 13-hour red alert status following the shutdown of several power plants. Ang has directed SMC Global Power general manager Elenita Go to pursue the investment of a two-unit gas turbine plant beside the Ilijan gas-fired power plant in Batangas. Peaking power plants are those plants that can run during peak hours. Aside from water, Ang also noted the need to boost water supply for Metro Manila.

Source: Philippine Star June 09, 2019 15:56 UTC